Planet Fitness - Andover, MA

Address:	209 N Main St, Andover, MA 01810, USA
Phone:	+1 978-409-2363
Site:	planetfitness.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours 12AM–9PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM

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Steve Hunt

Ive been to about 20 different Planet Fitness locations and have been a member for about 4-5 years now. I originally decided to go to PFit because it is cheap, there are many locations that are convenient for me, and they usually have everything that I need. When I walked into this PFit you are first struck with how clean it is (it is new afterall). The staff is nice, everything still looks new, and there are plenty of machines to chose from. They have a good range of dumbbells, everything works, and its your typical PFit environment. However, the more I looked around, I discovered that this gym is missing a few CRUCIAL pieces of equipment. 1. A bench press. They have 3 smith machines, while convenient for someone who doesnt have a spotter, arent as effective as a good old bench press. 2. There are no barbells. Anywhere. Every other PFit ive been to has at least 1. This PFit has none. You must resort to using the smith machine to do any exercise that requires a barbell, which again is not optimal. 3. No E-Z bar. Again, just like the barbell, every PFit ive been to has one of these. You must to resort to using the pre-made bars that go up to only 60 lbs. Unfortunately, this isnt enough for several exercises. While I could hope for a few other pieces of equipment, I was shocked they didnt have the 3 mentioned above. When I asked the staff about getting an EZ bar, I was told "we dont do free weights like that." So if you plan on coming to this gym to use the machines and dont have interest in free weights, this is a great gym. If you want to build strength, a better physique, and work out all muscle groups effectively, this isnt the gym for you. You will find yourself acting like Macgyver to fabricate ways to mimic a few exercises. In which case id suggest Tewksbury PF (If you live in the area). Just as their commercials dictate, this is not a gym, its Planet Fitness. This branch (being new) definitely follows that new tagline. This is a place where you will often find the majority of its members going from one piece of cardio equipment to the next in a mundane cycle of endless cardio. Nevertheless, this is my opinion of this gym. Visit and form your own. However, if you agree that this gym should have some of the items I outlined above, please mention it to management. Perhaps they will consider buying a few pieces of equipment if enough of its members ask.

Ronald Herskowitz

Even after multiple times of asking for mens locker room and showers to be kept clean, hygienic and provide a safe environment for use, management elected to either ignore it or simply couldnt not get it done. Shower area is routinely allowed to be slimely and slippery from biofilm formation due to lack of overnight cleaning on Friday & Saturday nights. The same debris is present in showers all weekend. The mens bathroom sink counters are again allowed to remain wet and uncleaned on a frequent basis. This persisted for many months and is a management problem that can create safety and health issues for users. management unresponsive to multiple notifications over several months. Further, there is a continual problem with no hot water. Think about...no hot water, multiple times per week. Unacceptable.

Tim Kelly

at the end of last week I reported that 1 of the 4 upright bikes had NO PEDAL. went to the gym today and it is still broken. when the gym first opened it had 5 upright bikes, now only 4, go figure. a gym this size need more upright bikes. when the gym first opened there made sure there was no talking on cell phones, now it is like being anywhere except a gym. have seen a bit of a dip in this gym compared to when it first opened. cant complain to much for the price I guess but there are other options in town.

Rick anywhere

I joined about 3 months ago and I noticed that it was not that big inside, but there was always equipment available at the time. Now the place is packed!! There is not enough room for all of the members. The WIFI is the worst, it comes and goes many times throughout your workout. When this first happens its not that bad, but after months of this continuing it should be fixed. Lots of conversation inside about the WIFI and why its so bad. WIFI service 3 points out of 10 Overcrowded 5 points out of 10 Rick

Danette Morris

Ive been a member for almost 10 months switching from our local overpriced ymca. I tend to go midday to avoid crowds. The staff is very hard working, always friendly, attentive, and never idle. The facility and equipment are very well maintained and really clean. For $10 a month, this is a super value.

Matthew McCarthy

OK Gym but need a Sauna in the Locker rooms and is it going to stay open 24 hour after a while because there is very little people there during late night Time I dont think so

mad max

Hey, you said it was going to be 24 hrs, first you cut Saturdays and Sundays, now Mon-Fri closing at 9??? so I guess reducing the fee is not an option for you right?.

Cody Timmons

Great facility for the price. Staff is amazing and friendly! Just wish there was another water fountain in the gym. Hard with only 1 during peak hours

Alex Smirnov

Nice fresh Gym... and just $10 a month... was surprised that on Saturday, 9 am wasnt a lot of people... Enough space for workout... as of now..

Relerford Relerford

I like it. Too bad they dont offer a " Remind me" email to return back to the gym. I need the encouragement ibguess.

John Weiss

This place is served by the hourly, free if youre 50, #21 bus from the Punchard (Senior) Center.

Stacy Speelhoffer

Great gym for price , wish people would wipe down the tanning beds after themselves

Gabriel Garcia

Very clean, good staff, but has to few free weight exercise benches and weights

Jeffrey Seifer

Clean, friendly staff, but a bit limited and cramped for free weights